What is the mechanism behind this?
2007-09-28 14:56:06 · 5 answers · asked by Andrew F 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Well, in general terms it is like this:
"Acidic blood plasma, or acidosis, is an occasional cause of hyperkalemia. Acidosis, which occurs in a number of diseases, is defined as an increase in the concentration of hydrogen ions in the bloodstream. In the body's attempt to correct the situation, hydrogen is taken up by muscle cells out of the blood in an exchange mechanism involving the transfer of potassium ions into the bloodstream. This can abnormally elevate the plasma's concentration of potassium ions. When acidosis is the cause of hyperkalemia, treating the patient for acidosis has two benefits: a reversal of both the acidosis and the hyperkalemia."
That's pretty general, but it covers the basics. Are you looking into a specific condition?
2007-09-28 16:53:55 · answer #1 · answered by SLC Mom 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hyperkalemia Acidosis
2016-12-13 06:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acidic blood plasma, or acidosis, is an occasional cause of hyperkalemia more among diabetics. Acidosis occurs in a number of diseases. In the body's attempt to correct the situation, hydrogen is taken up by muscle cells out of the blood in an exchange mechanism involving the transfer of potassium ions into the blood stream. This can abnormally elevate the plasma's concentration of potassium ions causing hyperkalemia
2007-09-28 23:42:42 · answer #3 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Acidosis Hyperkalemia
2016-10-01 04:49:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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